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Herbal medicine: can natural remedies really see off winter colds and flu?
Sophie Laggan
9th December, 2011
Although controversial amongst advocates of mainstream medicine, herbs and spices can help keep us healthy, says Sophie Laggan more...
Madara: the luxury skincare range with social and environmental ethics
Matilda Lee
7th December, 2011
'Deeper than skin' is the motto of ethical green beauty and skincare brand Madara which has received accolades from WWF more...
Eco beauty heroes 2011
Ruth Styles
29th November, 2011
From the brands making strides towards reducing packaging to the nail polishes made without toxins, Green Living Editor Ruth Styles salutes the beauty brands who have gone further for the planet this yearmore...
DIY beauty products: do they really work?
Sophie Laggan
16th November, 2011
With no harmful ingredients and no packaging to recycle, DIY make-up is definitely good for the planet. The big question though, is does it do the job? more...
Risks of mobile phones to children are being 'downplayed'
Vicky Fobel, MobileWise
14th November, 2011
Industry repeats the mantra 'children should be discouraged from using mobiles excessively' while doing nothing to ensure it happens, says Vicky Fobel from the campaign group MobileWise more...
Five of the best…eco friendly shampoos
Ruth Styles
27th October, 2011
All are surfactant, pollutant and paraben free but which eco shampoo is best? Ruth Styles put them to the test more...
Q&A: Geraldine Howard
Ruth Styles
19th October, 2011
Aromatherapy Associates founder, Geraldine Howard, discusses naturals, synthetics and why certification schemes need an overhaul with Ruth Styles more...
Aromatherapy Associates launches London store
Ruth Styles
19th October, 2011
More than 30 years after it launched, Britain’s leading aromatherapy brand finally has a store of its own. Ruth Styles reports more...
How safe is your bubble bath?
Ruth Styles
12th October, 2011
Thought bubble bath was basically liquid soap? Wrong. Not only is it completely different, it contains a hefty dose of dodgy chemicals to boot. Ruth Styles has more more...
The Smell of Freedom: Lush gets behind the Free West Papua campaign
Ruth Styles
11th October, 2011
West Papua is one of the world’s forgotten conflicts, where human rights violations are endemic. Now Lush has taken up the cause. Ruth Styles has more more...
Ecologist Film Unit
Investigative films on key environmental and climate change issues from the Ecologist Film Unit more...
Sick As A pig – the menace of MRSA linked to industrial pig farming
Another strain of MRSA is emerging from the factory farms of Northern Europe, and it is linked to the insatiable demand for cheap meat on our plates. The Ecologist Film Unit investigates more...
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The Greed of Feed – the hidden cost of your cheap farmed salmon
Andrew Wasley and Jim Wickens
1st December, 2008
A major investigation by the Ecologist reveals a host of unreported environmental and social costs linked to the fishmeal production industry in Peru more...
Hello Hauschka! The green skincare brands making a bid for your make-up bag
Ruth Styles
28th September, 2011
OK, so Dr Hauschka’s cosmetics range isn’t really news, but the goodies coming out of Haushka and NATorigin HQ are well worth spending a few pennies on. Ruth Styles puts them to the test more...
The A to Z of beauty baddies
George Blacksell
20th September, 2011
Confused by chlorobutanol? Baffled by bronopol? George Blacksell has the skinny on beauty’s nastiest additives more...
Bee Lovely: the hand cream standing up for insects
Ruth Styles
14th September, 2011
Britain’s bees are in big trouble, but Neal’s Yard Remedies have come to the rescue with a campaign and limited edition hand cream. Ruth Styles put it to the test more...
Surfing: a greener way to get fit?
Phoebe Doyle
14th September, 2011
Bidding farewell to summer doesn’t mean turning your back on outdoor sports, says Phoebe Doyle. When it comes to surfing, autumn’s where it’s at more...
The struggle to save Alaska's 'illness-busting' wild berries
Jessica Wapner
7th September, 2011
Despite being used to treat diabetes and infections, knowledge of Alaska's wild berries is in danger of being lost as young indigenous people embrace western lifestyles. Jessica Wapner reports more...
Weleda marks 90 years of organic beauty
Ruth Styles
1st September, 2011
Pioneering natural brand Weleda will see in its ninth decade this year. Ruth Styles reports on the birthday celebrations more...
Chemical warfare: the horrific birth defects linked to tomato pesticides
Barry Estabrook
1st September, 2011
The 'Immokalee babies' were born with severe deformities after their mothers were each exposed to pesticides whilst harvesting tomatoes. Barry Estabrook reports on the case that shocked the US more...
Flower power: Nature Girl launches in the UK
Ruth Styles
25th August, 2011
Organic perfume brand Rich Hippie's skincare sister, Nature Girl, is to launch in the UK. Ruth Styles gets a sneak peek more...
Lush masterclasses at Westfield London
Want to know how to make your own beauty products? Try a Lush masterclass as the Westfield Shopping Centre more...
Ten of the best…British wild swimming spots
Rosie Spinks
19th August, 2011
Thought you couldn’t swim in the Thames? As Rosie Spinks discovered, London’s waterway is one of the UK’s top locations for a natural dip more...
Eco chic: why organic beauty is giving the luxury market a run for its money
Ruth Styles
17th August, 2011
Beauty’s new eco-luxury brands with their emphasis on organic ingredients combined with wrinkle-busting efficiency give you the best of both worlds, says Ruth Styles more...
Ten of the best...ways to boost your fitness outside
George Blacksell
12th August, 2011
From Nordic walking to tai chi, George Blacksell rounds up ten great ways to take your workout into the great outdoors more...Members
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